Tyres 16 inch or 400?

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For now I will use the tyres that came with the car. The other issue is the spare is very tight in the holder due to the extra width. Thanks for your replies.

I did that and it is still tight Den. It is a minor problem and I will just lay it flat.

Hi Ian, they are 175R 16C. I have been told they are Taxi tyres and my local tyre fitter said I should not have any problems too. There are tubes in them and I need to get the little grommets for the valve hole done as the valve is smaller than the hole in the rim. Like most things on our car the rims are pretty much rust free. I will need to get the wheels balanced as it looks like several weights have fell off. These tyres make the steering heavier but since I am putting power steering on I am not too bothered. Shame you are not closer since you could have tried them on yours and seen if they made your PS heavier.

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@tripyrenees wrote:

@bazessex wrote:

I did that and it is still tight Den. It is a minor problem and I will just lay it flat.

That reminds me, I need to get a spare. My original was too far gone once I had it blasted and painted. It keeps slipping my mind to get a replacement. I do carry the injection spray stuff that most modern cars carry these days, plus a little compressor.

What size tires have you got on there Baz?

Ian, I think when all is done & dusted on my machine, I should have a spare Slough rim. Let me know next time you’re in the UK.

@tractionavant1939 wrote:

I would be very interested to get the opinion of an expert like Longstone tyres. Personally there is no way I would fit the wrong size tyres or ride in a car that had them fitted. Its a good job Mot’s have been abolished for these cars!!

A MOT would not pick up on the tyres. I was very sceptical at first and spoke to several people who are in the tyre trade and have been for years after them measuring the rim and tyre they said that while there is a few millimetres difference but with a fully inflated tube there would be no problem. I would be far more worried driving or being driven on tyres that look fine but have gone well past their life. Of course any expert with a vested interest will find problems.